Benjamin Mendy was part of the Monaco team that stormed to a Ligue 1 title last season

“Three players left. Other players could leave us. Everyone knows our project. It did not change even if we have won the title. The project is the same. The goal is still win. Nothing changed.

“It’s very important for us. What matters is the training of the young players and the quality of our game. The only thing that changes is that we are going to start the season being the defending champion.”

Meanwhile City are hoping they will avoid a transfer ban after a one day Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing in Lausanne today.